Nigerian Student's 1971 Robot Dream: Branded 'Mad' and Sent to Psychiatrist Instead of Support!
Decades before artificial intelligence and robotics became buzzwords in Nigeria's tech scene, a 20-year-old student named Mudashiru Ayeni built what he believed was a pioneering battery-powered robot office assistant—only to be dismissed as mentally unstable and redirected to a psychiatric hospital rather than receiving any official backing.
The United States has imposed sanctions on several Nigerians linked to the terrorist group Boko Haram, freezing their assets and prohibiting transactions with them under American jurisdiction.
Lagos — The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) continues to target individuals associated with Boko Haram, a Nigeria-based militant group designated by the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) since November 2013.
The United States has imposed sanctions on several Nigerians linked to the terrorist group Boko Haram, freezing their assets and prohibiting transactions with them under American jurisdiction.
Lagos — The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) continues to target individuals associated with Boko Haram, a Nigeria-based militant group designated by the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) since November 2013.
Ikeja Electric Denounces Malicious Online Smear Campaign, Vows Legal Action Against Defamatory Claims
Ikeja Electric Plc has strongly refuted a circulating online publication that levels baseless accusations of impropriety against the firm and personally attacks its Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Folake Soetan, and Board Chairman, Dr. Kola Adesina.
Mosan-Okunola LCDA Launches Major Market Fumigation Drive to Enhance Public Health
In a proactive move to improve hygiene and protect residents from health hazards, the Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State conducted a large-scale fumigation exercise across key markets on Friday evening, January 30, 2026.
No Carnival at Abesan Gate This Year – LCDA Chairman
The Chairman of Mosan Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Opeyemi Adunni Akindele, has announced that there will be no carnival permitted at Abesan Gate in Abesan Estate this December!
Speaking on Sunday 30th November, 2025 at the monthly general meeting of the Abesan Estate Residents’ Association, Hon. Akindele stated firmly that the popular year-end carnival traditionally held at the estate’s main gate would not be allowed to proceed at that location this year.
President Tinubu Sends 32 More Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of 32 additional ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, barely a week after submitting an initial batch of three.
Tinubu Nominates Ex-NIA, SSS Chiefs, Former Envoy as Ambassadors to US, UK, France
President Bola Tinubu has nominated three non-career ambassadors-designate to head Nigeria’s missions in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, The Nation can authoritatively report.
Abesan Estate Celebrates as Hon. Akindele Delivers Boys Town Road in Just 100 Days
Cheers and applause filled the air in Abesan Estate on Wednesday 19th November, 2025 as residents witnessed the completion of the once-abandoned Boys Town Road, a project delivered by the administration of Hon. Akindele Adunni Opeyemi, Executive Chairman of Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in a remarkable first 100 days in office.
Adunni’s Tears Turn to Triumph: ₦10M Personal Donation Sparks ₦17M Lifeline for 13-Year-Old Alfred’s Kidney Transplant
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| Akindele, right with the boy and his mum |
...As Alawaye, Ejigbadero, Ayuba, others join hands to save little lad
Tears flowed freely at the Renewed Hope Relief Cash Package flag-off held on Friday 7th November, 2025 in Mosan Okunola LCDA as Hon. Akindele Adunni Opeyemi, Executive Chairman, learned of 13-year-old Alfred Akande’s desperate battle with chronic kidney disease.
Nigerian Student's 1971 Robot Dream: Branded 'Mad' and Sent to Psychiatrist Instead of Support! Decades before artificial intell...
